Amazon and Pantanal: online roundtable on knowledge sharing for biodiversity conservation

Eixo Temático: Saúde única e seus saberes

Abstract

In the face of the pandemic scenario that we are experiencing, the concept of “One Health” gained strength to promote a healthy and balanced environment, ensuring access to resources for present and future generations. For the population to be informed, accessible and demystified scientific dissemination is necessary. Online events, such as roundtables promoted by “Evolução para Todos” (Evolution for Everyone) extension project, bring knowledge of current issues in the light of evolution for the population. The roundtable “Amazon and Pantanal: understanding coevolution from these biomes”, aimed to expose and debate the importance of these biomes and the issues surrounding anthropic actions, such as deforestation and consequent fires. The event was used as a source for this descriptive qualitative research, in the form of action research. The guests explained the current scenario of biodiversity loss based on research conducted by them and other scientists. At the end there was an important debate, clarifying the doubts of the listeners. Positive feedback was obtained through comments made via chat, showing that the event added knowledge, awakening in the participants an integrated vision between animal, human, and environmental health, and the need for joint action for the sustainable use of natural resources.